International Student Orientation Program (ISOP)
The International Student Orientation Program (ISOP) is mandatory for all new international students. ISOP allows international students to become better acquainted with the University of Minnesota, the office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), as well as other international students. During ISOP, students will receive information about living and studying here, as well as valuable information about maintaining their non-immigrant legal status.
As an admitted student to the University of Minnesota (e.g. Graduate School, Undergraduate degree, Law School, or a Non-degree seeking program), there may be other orientations that you are required to attend. Contact your college and/or department to find out about orientation, sign up for its orientation program and confirm the date. Be sure the orientations that you will be required to attend do not conflict with the date of the International Student Orientation Program.
After you check in to your housing, visit ISSS in 190 Humphrey Center for a brief document check, after which you can sign up for ISOP and register for classes.
Fall 2008, Date and Location
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| Session |
Location |
Day |
Date |
Time |
| ISOP 1 |
CSOM, Room L-110 |
Wednesday |
August 6 |
8:30 -3:30 |
| ISOP 2 |
CSOM, Room L-110 |
Friday |
August 15 |
8:30 -3:30 |
| ISOP 3 |
CSOM, Room L-110 |
Wednesday |
August 20 |
8:30 -3:30 |
| ISOP 4 |
CSOM, Room L-110 |
Wednesday |
August 27 |
8:30 -3:30 |
Additional Orientations
All new freshmen students are required to attend a two-day University orientation which occurs on various dates throughout the summer. During this New Student Orientation, you will meet with your college of enrollment and register for your fall courses. For more details and sample schedule, please visit the OFYP website. In addition, freshman should mark their calendars for Welcome Week from August 27 to September 1, 2008. See more information on Welcome Week, visit ...
All new transfer students are required to attend a one-day Transfer Orientation program in late July or August. During this program you will meet with your college of enrollment and register for your fall courses. See more information on Transfer Orientation ....
All new students admitted the Graduate School are recommended to attend the Graduate Student Orientation, which consists of a Welcome Day, Writing Workshops, and/or tours. See information on how to register for Graduate Student Orientation. Graduate students may also have an orientation with their college or department.
New professional school students should contact their college or department about their orientation programs.
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